MEET THE PURECARE TEAM
Friendly faces behind every visit.
From your first call to your time in the treatment room, our team is here to help your visit feel personal, organized, and well cared for.
HERE TO HELP
A team that makes care feel more personal.
Dental care is about more than the appointment itself. Our hygienists, coordinators, assistants, and support staff work together to help you feel welcomed, informed, and supported at every step.
DENTAL HYGIENISTS
Care that helps you stay ahead of your health.
From your first call to your time in the treatment room, our team is here to help your visit feel personal, organized, and well cared for.
Ashley
RDH · Dental Hygienist
Ashley enjoys connecting with patients and being part of their ongoing oral-hygiene care.
Ashley’s favorite part of her job is getting to interact with patients. She loves being able to be a part of your oral hygiene care.
Ashley grew up in Juneau, Alaska, though she has lived in, and visited many, different states and countries! She recently moved to Central Oregon with her fiance who is from Scotland. She loves that in Bend she can do her favorite hobbies which include concerts, hiking, softball, snowboarding and pickle ball.
Before relocating to Oregon, Ashley received her hygiene degree in Salt Lake City, Utah.
When you are next at the office, ask Ashley about the time she caught a 60lb halibut!
Megan
BS, EPDH · Dental Hygienist
Megan focuses on comfortable hygiene visits and clear education that helps patients understand their health and needs.
Megan’s favorite part of her job is ensuring that patients have a comfortable experience in her hygiene chair and providing education, so that individuals have a fuller understanding of their health and their needs.
She grew up in the Willamette Valley in Corvallis, OR. She originally moved here in 2014, and then moved back in the Spring of 2020 before beginning her professional career here in Bend.
In her free time, she enjoys a variety of activities! She loves undertaking new hobbies, but some of her favorites include horse-riding, fly fishing with her husband, Jack, remaining active and fit, and socializing with her friends and family.
Megan earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) at their highly regarded hygiene program. She has specialized herself by gaining certifications in restorative functions, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide administration, and an expanded practice permit.
When you are at the office next time, ask her about: the places she would like to travel to!
Anna
RDH · Dental Hygienist
Anna values the welcoming environment created by great patients and coworkers alike.
Anna’s favorite part of the job is having amazing coworkers and patients! She says it makes for a fun and welcoming work environment.
Anna grew up in Washington and came to Bend in 2022. She loves the warm summers and snowy winters. When not at the office, she loves floating the river and skiing, hiking, cooking and reading.
Anna has two little nephews, as well as two sisters who are both nurses!
The next time you’re in the office, ask Anna about the time she got locked out of her apartment at 2am on Christmas Eve in China!
Frank
RDH · Dental Hygienist
Frank sees patients on Thursdays and Fridays as part of the PureCare hygiene team.
Kali
RDH · Dental Hygienist
Kali sees patients on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and is a valued part of the PureCare hygiene team.
PATIENT CARE COORDINATORS
Helpful guidance before you even sit down.
Our coordinators help with scheduling, questions, insurance details, and the practical parts of planning care, so you know what to expect.
Brianna
MEd · Office Manager
Brianna leads the office with a focus on relationships, teamwork, and helping people feel supported.
Brianna (or Bri)’s favorite parts of her job are interacting with and helping others and the relationships that form through the process. She enjoys the camaraderie of our team and the jokes and laughs we have throughout the day.
She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and moved to Kennewick, Washington, when she was three years old. Brianna attended undergraduate and graduate school in Seattle, and then moved to Bend in 2010 to start the practice with Dr. Cadwell. She loves the community in Central Oregon—there are always things that she can go out and do with her family, from watching sports or hiking, to church events or community performances.
Dr. Cadwell and Brianna married in 2005 and have two kiddos: Kyle, age 13, and Maya, age 10. Bri manages the dental office, but she likes to consider herself another member of the team. Before moving to Bend, she got her Master’s in School Counseling while working full-time managing an engineering firm in downtown Seattle. Both helped build both a random and solid skill set that has served her well in her role at PureCare.
When you are at the office next time, ask her about: her cute kids or chat about traveling!
Jasmine
AA · Patient Care Coordinator
Jasmine helps patients navigate treatment needs and insurance questions with clarity and care.
Jasmine’s favorite part of her job is interacting with patients and aiding them in determining the most cost effective manner to complete their treatment needs. She also revels in appealing denied insurance claims (and winning them!) to help her patients.
Jasmine grew up in Santa Cruz, California, and moved to Los Angeles when she was 18. At 21, she moved to Bend to be closer to family and become a part of this beautiful city. Her favorite Central Oregon activities include hiking and paddleboarding around the nearby lakes, as well as making memories with her husband and two children.
Jasmine graduated with her AA degree from Central Oregon Community College, and specializes at PureCare in all-things insurance, and determining how to help you realize your dental potential in an economical way.
When you are at the office next time, ask her about: her participation in a famous music video!
Haley
Patient Care Coordinator
Haley brings familiar PureCare experience and a warm, welcoming presence to the front-office team.
Haley worked at PureCare Dental for eight years before transitioning to working in childcare, closer to home. But after a couple of years, she was ready to get back into dental and the commute. We are thrilled to have her back!
Melissa
Patient Care Coordinator
Melissa enjoys meeting new people and helping patients feel their best.
Melissa’s favorite part of working at PureCare is getting to meet more people and helping them feel their best!
Melissa grew up in Wisconsin, but moved to Oregon nearly 13 years ago. She especially loves the Oregon sunshine and that we get less snow here than in Wisconsin.
Outside of the office, Melissa spends time with her husband and teenage son, along with their rescue dog and 3 chinchillas!
Melissa looks forward to learning skills related to the field of dentistry. Although she’s helped care for seniors in our community for over a decade, the dental field is new to her.
At your next visit, ask Melissa about her love of music!
Marlee
Patient Care Coordinator
Marlee enjoys learning about dentistry and seeing the unique needs behind every patient’s care.
Marlee’s favorite part about her job is that every day she gets to learn more about dentistry, as well as seeing the unique differences in each patient’s case.
Marlee grew up in Waikoloa Village in Hawaii, and moved to Bend in 2012. Marlee enjoys that Bend has a little bit of everything – including all four seasons!
At home, Marle has a dog named Garby and bearded dragon named Cal.
The next time you see Marlee at the office, ask her for her recommendation on where to eat in Bend!
Hannah
Patient Care Coordinator
Hannah is part of the PureCare patient-care coordination team.
One of Hannah’s favorite things about her job is getting to interact with our patients every day. She enjoys seeing new faces and making sure our patients feel welcomed when they come into the office!
Hannah was born and raised in Bend. She especially loves the summertime here. In her free time, she’s usually going to concerts, grabbing dinner with friends, or simply enjoying the sunshine.
Being local, Hannah feels lucky to have lots of family and lifelong friends nearby. She’s also hoping to welcome a new puppy into her life sometime soon!
When you are next at the office, ask Hannah about her favorite ways to get out and enjoy Bend!
DENTAL ASSISTANTS
Comfort and support, right by your side.
Our dental assistants help make treatment feel organized and supportive, working closely with both patients and doctors throughout the visit.
Chris
EFDA · Dental Assistant
Chris is known for helping patients feel more comfortable and supported throughout treatment.
Chris’s favorite part of her job is the opportunity to comfort patients and ease their anxieties about the dental setting. She has a natural ability to walk patients smoothly through their procedures, and she is famous for offering a hand to hold!
Chris spent the majority of her life as a native of the East Coast in Vermont, until she and her family moved to Central Oregon in 2016. She loves spending time in the outdoors here in beautiful Bend.
When not caring for patients, Chris enjoys spending quality time with her husband and her two sons.
She has 25+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant. Upon her move to Oregon, Chris re-certified herself as a board-approved Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) (2016). At PureCare, Chris specializes in ensuring that we are stocked with the newest and highest-quality dental materials.
When you are at the office next time, ask her about: her passion for crafting!
Emma
Dental Assistant
Emma values the kind, thoughtful team culture and helps create a supportive experience for patients.
Emma’s favorite part working at PureCare Dental is how easy it is to get along with the staff. She says that working with great people who are super kind and thoughtful makes working not feel like work. And we feel that exact same way about her!
Emma grew up in a small town in Eastern Oregon called Irrigon, with a population of 2,000 people. She moved to Central Oregon in May of 2023 and has been loving it ever since. She moved here with her boyfriend and two basset hounds; Dudley and Darla. Emma’s family still lives in Eastern Oregon on the Columbia River. She has an older brother, sister in law, and is soon going to be an aunt!
When not at the office, Emma loves going to the summer concerts or checking out the many breweries in our town.
The next time you’re at the office, ask Emma about books, sports, or music!
Lessa
EFDA · Dental Assistant
Lessa brings expanded-function training and a strong commitment to continuing her clinical education.
Lessa was motivated from day one to be fully certified within the first year. Within her three years with us Lessa has become certified in Expanded Functions as well as Pit and Fissure. In fact, she was part of the first class through Pacific University’s local anesthetic program! Did you know Oregon and Minnesota are the only states currently with programs allowing dental assistants to learn local anesthetic? Lessa feels very lucky to live in such a progressive and medically forward state and community.
Lessa moved to Central Oregon in 2017. Most recently, she married her long term partner, David, at Tumalo Falls with family and friends on May 10th, 2026.
Next time you’re in the office make sure to ask her about her future farming plans or ask her advice on the best thrifting and antiquing places to visit in Oregon!
Elia
EFDA · Dental Assistant
Elia is a valued returning member of the PureCare dental-assisting team.
Elia spent several years working at PureCare Dental before moving to the Oregon coast. But now she’s back, and we are so excited to have her be a part of our team again!
Elia is the biggest team player you’ll ever meet, but isn’t a fan of being in front of the camera, so you’ll have to come visit her in person!
Samantha
Sterile Tech
Samantha supports the assisting and hygiene teams by helping keep clinical operations running smoothly on busy multi-doctor days.
Samantha helps out our assisting & hygiene teams by keeping us caught up on sterile, on our busiest days of the week when we have three doctors in the office (Tuesday & Wednesday).
WE’RE EXCITED TO SEE YOU!
Meet the doctors.
Your care is guided by a connected team and by doctors who take the time to understand your goals.
